Rocksteady: 'Excited' for new Batman: Arkham Origins studio

Yesterday, Warner Bros. announced Batman: Arkham Origins, the next title in the publisher's Batman: Arkham franchise. Much to the surprise of fans, however, it was revealed that Rocksteady -- the developer of the two previous Batman: Arkham titles -- would not be developing Arkham Origins; rather, Warner Bros. is handling development in-house at its own Warner Bros. Montreal.

"We are confident this talented team will craft a fantastic experience, bringing the origins of the Arkhamverse to life," he concluded.

Although Rocksteady isn't directly involved in the development of Arkham Origins, Warner Bros. is still using many of the assets used in the past, including Rocksteady's modified Unreal engine. This will allow the new game to have a similar look at feel to its predecessors, while giving Warner Bros. the freedom to explore its own story -- set prior to the events of the previous two games.